About St. Bernard · Madison, Wisconsin
St. Bernard Parish in Madison, Wisconsin, is known as the mother church of the east side and has a long history of serving the Catholic community. Currently undergoing construction and renovation, the parish is worshipping temporarily in the Parish Center gymnasium. It offers a vibrant spiritual life through Mass, sacraments, liturgy, and service ministries, welcoming new members and encouraging growth in faith. The parish is part of the Diocese of Madison and is led by Pastor Rev. Michael Radowicz, with a strong emphasis on community, education, and outreach.
- Patron
- St. Bernard of Clairvaux
- Rector
- Rev. Michael Radowicz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers deep spiritual life through the Eucharist and other sacraments, opportunities to study Sacred Scripture and Church Tradition, and active service to the poor and those in need. With over 600 households, St. Bernard welcomes new members and encourages growth in faith as missionary disciples.
Mass times at St. Bernard
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 6:30 pm
- Saturday 4:30 pm
Welcome
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you: In our worship, in our learning and in our service to your people. We're Glad You're Here! As our spiritual home undergoes extensive construction and renovation, it was time to bring our web site into the modern age with a new look and feel as well! St. Bernard is proud to call itself the mother church of the east side of Madison!
History
For many years after its founding, our parish was a great hub of activity, providing the Sacramental life of the Church and many ways to meet Christ in a personal and life-changing way. We have since been joined by our wonderful neighbors - Queen of Martyrs and Stella Maris parishes. As the city continued to grow along with the number of Catholics, more parishes were needed to minister to the faithful. Many families of our neighboring parishes, however, can trace their roots back to St. Bernard. We are proud to be such an important part of the Church's history here in Madison!